Cloaking device for tanks developed

When I read the title all I could think of was tanks in CoD or BF having anvisibility or something . Could probably see them visually, they just won't show on the onscreen HUD.

The United States could add this to F-22, creating an additional protection for the fighter pilots.

I think the system is too heavy for planes. Either that or it doesn't stand up to flight abuse too well.

I think the system is too heavy for planes. Either that or it doesn't stand up to flight abuse too well. I would guess that the thermal exhaust from the jet engines would be hotter then the planes anyway... if you can see contrails but no jet through your IR scope I'm sure you could still figure out what to shoot at. And since hot air coming out of the engines is what makes the plane fly, you wouldn't be able to cloak the engine exhaust either... so I think heat seeking missiles would still be able to lock on.

I would guess that the thermal exhaust from the jet engines would be hotter then the planes anyway... if you can see contrails but no jet through your IR scope I'm sure you could still figure out what to shoot at. You would be surprised. Remember, spotting the jet is just the beginning, you have to be able to keep it in sight all the way till the end. A target that looks the size of a mosquito to an IR system will still be visible, but it is really hard to shoot down a mosquito going at mach 2 (I can't even get the blighters when they are buzzing around my ears). But the thing about this syste... [More]

If only we could apply these wonderful talents and technology to making the world a better place to live, instead of creating more efficient killing machines. God grants free will, that means free to create and choose in every sense of the phrase. What we do with it is up to humans. Why do so many blame God, Mother and McDonalds for their, or other's inherent stupidity? Because we find it impossible to look at ourselves and we rationalize all our behaviors, even the worst ones. I fear we will never "get it" as a race until we are so close to extinction, or there is so much pain and suffering, ... [More]

If only we could apply these wonderful talents and technology to making the world a better place to live, instead of creating more efficient killing machines. You mean like all the life support and medical equipment the same company has also created?

You mean like all the life support and medical equipment the same company has also created? You sound as if you think that making medical equipment somehow justifies producing better killing machines. Is that what you are saying? Or am I misunderstanding your point? Well, seems to me that's called working both ends of the spectrum - damage more people, then sell them the stuff to keep them alive. It's an old profit circuit. But, perhaps I'm jaded. I've seen first hand what these machines can do on the battlefield, and while the technology might be fascinating to those who haven't experienced t... [More]

You sound as if you think that making medical equipment somehow justifies producing better killing machines. Is that what you are saying? Or am I misunderstanding your point? Totally misunderstood it. Trying reading it as an answer to the question that you asked. My point is still - why not put this genius to work on problems other than war. They did. You cynically refer to it as working both ends of the problem. Doesn't mean they did not do it. Are you asking why they did not just make medical equipment, instead of making weapons as well? That one's easy; there is little to no money in making... [More]

Totally misunderstood it. Trying reading it as an answer to the question that you asked. They did. You cynically refer to it as working both ends of the problem. Doesn't mean they did not do it. Are you asking why they did not just make medical equipment, instead of making weapons as well? That one's easy; there is little to no money in making medical equipment. The money you make off weapons funds tons of research in other areas. Heck, usually the same research that went into weapons easily works on peaceful uses as well. The end does not justify the means. I surrender. Best wishes and adios.